A chef and founder of the nonprofit CommunityGro, tabbed a free fresh food network, is under consideration to fill the vacant Ward 1 seat on the Galesburg City Council. Angelica Mangieri has confirmed to WGIL that she is the nominee selected by Mayor Peter Schwartzman to replace outgoing Alderman Bradley Hix. Mangieri expressed her enthusiasm, stating, “I’m excited and honored to be nominated for Ward 1 Council Member. Schwartzman told WGIL on Monday that he planned to submit a nomination letter to the City Council on Tuesday, with the appointment expected on the Sept. 15 agenda, typically released on Thursday. Under city statute, Schwartzman has 60 days from the vacancy—until late October—to nominate a Ward 1 resident, with the Council required to approve within 30 days.